The Kenana Zoo in the town of Haskovo, southern Bulgaria, received today its official license. The document is issued by the Ministry of the Environment and Waters and is valid until 2014. Photos: BTA
A large exhibition covering over 250 works by prominent Bulgarian painters opened today to mark the debut of Plovdiv’s newest art gallery. It is called “Kapana”, named after the main pedestrian street in the city, which is the venue of numerous art events. The art gallery has two floors and an area of 1000 square meters, which makes her the largest gallery in Plovdiv so far. Photo: BTA
In the embrace of the Western Balkan Mountains, amid the picturesque Iskar Gorge, lies the village of Bov – a starting point for several hiking routes. The captivating natural scenery and the majestic limestone cliffs make this area extremely popular..
"Only those who do not understand the cost of the devastation caused by ignorance can fear the cost of education. Bulgaria's enlightenment, faith and culture have built it as a country of the spirit and preserved our nation," said President Rumen Radev..
In western Bulgaria, about a hundred kilometres south-west of Sofia, lies the town of Zemen and its environs on the banks of the Struma River. Although not one of the country's best-known tourist destinations, interest in the region has grown..
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